Tamil

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Etymology

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From a form of the verb (ā). Literally, if it happens or becomes.

Pronunciation

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Conjunction

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ஆனால் (āṉāl)

  1. but
    Synonym: ஆயின் (āyiṉ)
  2. because
    Synonyms: ஆகையால் (ākaiyāl), ஏனென்றால் (ēṉeṉṟāl)

References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆனால்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press